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We performed a comparison between iServer and PTC Windchill based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"I have to think less with this solution. It's simple.""We like the governance.""The product has a valuable customized model.""The solution has wide use within Microsoft products. The integration with Microsoft products, and, in particular, Microsoft Office, is great.""iServer is a solution that helps catalog enterprise architect solutions and catalog information.""Good and effective reporting features, which help in decision making.""This is a flexible tool compared to some other solutions.""It has helped having data lineage in the business cluster, which is used as control artifacts."

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"I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions."

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Cons
"There could be features for process mining, process simulation, and analytics.""The performance is slow, which is something that should be improved.""Cannot see which activities are control activities.""There are other solutions out there that have a better user interface.""The one issue is that if you want to import predefined work, you need to put the licensing model in. So if you wanted to import work that was done before, you then need to buy a separate product for that.""The migration tool needs to be included in the main package, and not as a separate license.""There can be some performance issues using the solution that should be improved. When you make modifications modify to files there are embedded data within that can take a while to process.""More visualization techniques and ways to report the data might be helpful."

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"Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Aim for the exact number of people who shall define/review approve and view the processes, as it will impact the cost."
  • "It's about 13K to set up and 9K for the license for three months. I think it's about 20K a year, but we haven't firmed up on pricing yet because the price depends on how long we commit to the solution."
  • "The price of iServer is reasonable compared to other solutions."
  • "They offer annual subscriptions for developing countries, which are not affordable for small or medium businesses."
  • "The product has a moderate pricing."
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  • "I rate PTC Windchill's pricing a seven out of ten since it is pricey."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:iServer has valuable features for workflow and document management.
    Top Answer:They haven't introduced new features for the product's on-premise version since 2021, similar to the SaaS version. There could be features for process mining, process simulation, and analytics.
    Top Answer:We use the product for various critical functions within our environment, particularly in a government entity, where it assists in governance, workflow management, and generating reports and live… more »
    Top Answer:I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions.
    Top Answer:I rate PTC Windchill's pricing a seven out of ten since it is pricey. The costs are fixed, and there are no additional costs.
    Top Answer:Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them. There are many programs, but ones from other companies' systems are hard to maintain. Though they are from the same neutral format… more »
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    Also Known As
    Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler
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    Overview

    iServer is a unified software platform and enterprise modeling environment that extends and enhances the familiar, market leading Microsoft Visio and Office products. Core capabilities provided by iServer include an enhanced Microsoft Visio diagramming interface, a powerful central repository for all enterprise architecture or business process models and documentation, and a range of tools for visualization, analysis and decision making.

    Manufacturers have never needed real-time information sharing, dynamic data visualization, and the ability to collaborate more than they do today. With easy, secure data access for multi-disciplinary and geographically-distributed teams, quality-focused processes, and a data driven approach to manufacturing, Windchill is elevating how product development gets done.

    Windchill’s open architecture enables easy integration with other enterprise systems, including IoT, providing a solid foundation for a product-driven digital thread. PTC's PLM application provides comprehensive out-of-the-box functionality and highly configurable role and task-based apps. Expand self-service access of traceable product data to non-experts who don’t typically use PLM, while avoiding over-customization and complexity.

    Sample Customers
    Barclays, Cathay Pacific, Deloitte, British Gas, MasterCard
    Bose, Valliant Group
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    University10%
    Maritime Company10%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization34%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Computer Software Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company25%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Healthcare Company5%
    Retailer5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise70%
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    iServer is ranked 6th in Enterprise Architecture Management with 15 reviews while PTC Windchill is ranked 22nd in Enterprise Architecture Management with 1 review. iServer is rated 7.2, while PTC Windchill is rated 5.0. The top reviewer of iServer writes "Enables flexible parameters for any process model and has a valuable document management feature ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of PTC Windchill writes "Pricy and tough to integrate with some solutions, though it provided essential support for workflows". iServer is most compared with LeanIX, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, Visio, ARIS BPA and MEGA HOPEX, whereas PTC Windchill is most compared with Intralink, Omnify Empower PLM, Siemens PLM TeamCenter, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect and Aras Innovator.

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